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Direct Trains From Hubballi For Holi And Ugadi: Check Dates, Timings And Stops

The train features a 23-coach composition to maximize capacity. This includes a mix of AC Two-Tier, AC Three-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.

27 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
Schools Closed On March 2 As Thanjavur District Declares Local Holiday For Masi Magam

In Thanjavur district, the Masi Magam festival is being celebrated prominently in Kumbakonam, with the Adikumbeswarar Temple serving as the focal point of the celebrations

27 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Braj Ki Holi Video Shows Women Being Touched Inappropriately, Triggers Debate: Festival Ke Naam Par Harassment

While Holi is known for playful colour-smearing, the footage appears to show some men touching women inappropriately.

27 Feb 2026 11:19 am
Holi 2026: Is It A Public Holiday? State-Wise Schools, Banks Holiday List

Holi 2026 School, Bank Holiday: Get the official Holi 2026 dates, state-wise holidays for Holika Dahan and Dhulandi, and understand why celebrations vary across India.

26 Feb 2026 9:45 am
'Working Together': DK Shivakumar Bridges Divide With Satish Jarkiholi Amid Leadership Tussle

The Deputy CMs comments appear aimed at cooling internal friction, as he praised Jarkiholis dedication to the party.

24 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Around 200 Special Trains Announced For Holi | Check Routes

Central Railway announces 186 Holi special trains on routes like Mumbai-Nagpur, Pune-Hazrat Nizamuddin, LTT-Banaras, and CSMT-Sawantwadi Road. Bookings start February 18.

16 Feb 2026 9:41 pm
Cardinal Poola Anthony Becomes First Dalit To Lead Indias Catholic Church

Cardinal Poola Anthony, Archbishop of Hyderabad, becomes the first Dalit president of Catholic Bishops Conference of India.

8 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
204 Special Train Trips For Holi Announced By North Central Railway | Check Routes

North Central Railway announces 204 special train trips for Holi 2026, covering Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Jhansi, with bookings soon on IRCTC and NTES to manage festive rush.

5 Feb 2026 9:31 pm
'Holistic And Forward-Looking': Piyush Goyal Says Budget 2026 Reflects Future-Ready India

Piyush Goyal termed the Budget economically and fundamentally very strong, and stated that it eflects the aspirations of the youth of the country.

1 Feb 2026 7:01 pm
Alcoholic Beverage Industry Urges Telangana Govt To Pay Up Rs 3,900 Crore In Dues

Leading industry associations urged the government to clear dues to reassure global investors ahead of the Telangana's representation at Davos 2026 later this month

15 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Holiday Tomorrow For Maharashtra Civic Body Polls: Whats Open & Shut? Will Alcohol Be Available?

A public holiday has been declared on January 15 in parts of Maharashtra due to civic polls in 29 municipal corporations. Here's what's open and closed.

14 Jan 2026 3:57 pm
Long Weekends In January 2026: Check Out Holiday Calendar Here

With several festivals falling mid-week, many people may be able to plan long weekends, making January an ideal time for short trips or family get-togethers

29 Dec 2025 4:52 pm
December 30 Declared Local Holiday For Schools And Offices In This Tamil Nadu District

December 30 will be a local holiday for schools and government offices to allow people to observe Vaikunta Ekadashi festivities

24 Dec 2025 2:07 pm
Delhi Govt Announces Nov 25 As Public Holiday For Shaheedi Diwas | Full List Of What's Open & Closed

Delhi declares 25 November a public holiday for the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Government offices and schools closed, Red Fort hosts a three-day commemoration event

24 Nov 2025 12:18 pm
'Unacceptable': Kerala Minister Condemns Ex-Catholic Nun's 'Bomb & Kill' Threat To CM Pinarayi

In Facebook post, Teena Jose, who is reportedly a former nun and advocate, commented a bomb should be thrown at the CM during his campaign for local body elections

19 Nov 2025 4:57 pm